An era of concept cars is expected to follow after the on-going 2008 Detroit Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit .
Eco-friendly - that best describes them. These cars are powered by alternative fuels like ethanol, a biofuel made out of indigenous materials such as sugarcane that serves as an alternative to gasoline. In other words, cars that economize fuel use and therefore, set less hazards to the environment.
From luxury cars like Ferrari to Mitsubishi's sports cars, auto makers had approved to the US government's vision of improved fuel economy through promotion of alternative fuel use.
General Motors' Cadillac Provoq is one of those concept cars that offer luxurious rides through an innovative fuel cell system and a lithium-ion-battery that doesn't use petroleum and emit nothing else but water.
"Cadillac is a natural fit for GM's next step in developing the E-Flex platform," said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. He added, "At its very essence, it is about premium luxury, design and technology."
The E-Flex refers to a platform for electrically driven vehicles. According to GM Vice-President Beth Lowery, GM foresees energy independence with diversity playing one of the key roles.
Cadillac's latest car concept is said to drive up to 300 miles or 483 kilometers on a single fill of hydrogen, 280 miles from hydrogen and 20 miles with pure, battery electric energy.
Indeed, a product of excellent minds. And speaking of excellence, to ensure an excellent car travel, it would be best if GM would utilize even better wheel bearings in their concept car models. Why not? Isn't it that there must always be a balance between environment and consumers' protection?